So cozy, so boozy, and so perfect for these chilly nights! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg 1 ounce Kahlúa coffee liqueur Mini marshmallows, for serving Salted caramel, for serving Chocolate syrup, for serving DIRECTIONS: In a medium saucepan, combine milk, … Continue reading Kahlua Hot Chocolate→

It’s getting colder out there so why not your shift drinking habits accordingly? Check out these great red wines for autumn… There’s no denying it, autumn is upon those of us in the northern hemisphere. Leaves are clogging up driveways, it’s getting dark earlier than we think it should, and the shops are looking ahead … Continue reading 10 Red Wines For Autumn→

Ingredients 1 cup chocolate liqueur 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 cups brewed espresso 1 1/2 cups whole milk (scalded) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon chocolate shavings (optional) How to Make It Combine liqueur and syrup in a microwave-safe dish; heat on HIGH for 30 seconds. Divide liqueur mixture among 8 mugs; add 1/4 cup espresso to each. Froth milk; pour about 1/4 cup milk into each mug. Top with … Continue reading Chocolate Cappuccino→

Cinnamon spice cupcakes baked with hard cider, filled with whiskey caramel apples, and topped with a whiskey cinnamon buttercream. Warm, comforting, and perfect for fall! Ingredients: Cinnamon Spice Hard Cider Cupcakes 1/3 cup butter 1 egg, room temperature 1 cup buttermilk, room temp 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract … Continue reading Hard Cider Cupcakes with Caramel Whiskey Apples & Whiskey Buttercream→

Got some leftover wine corks laying around? Here’s a fun Halloween DIY!   (Featured on The Weather Network’s Youtube Channel)

This Pumpkin Spice Wine Spritzer is going to be a favourite for all your Fall parties! Halloween cocktails are what we like to call treats for the adults! Ingredients 4 oz. white wine 1 oz. pumpkin spice liquor seltzer for topping cinnamon stick for garnish Instructions Add ice to a low ball glass. Pour in … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Wine Spritzer→

In order to survive the holidays, namely ones where cooking and extended family members are involved, wine is required. Doctors should be doling out pinot noir prescriptions—use for: maintaining sanity; side effects may include hangovers. But since they don’t (ugh), we’ve rounded up the best bottles for Thanksgiving. 1. Chandon Limited-Edition Brut When you’re bringing wine to a … Continue reading 11 Great Bottles Of Wine To Serve At Thanksgiving→

INGREDIENTS 1 15-pound whole turkey 2 cups dry white wine an assortment of fresh herbs like sage, rosemary and thyme 12 tablespoons unsalted butter melted 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper PERFECT GRAVY the drippings from the turkey be sure to add extra stock BEFORE roasting if desired 16 ounces cold water 3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour salt and pepper!!! INSTRUCTIONS If you want to brine … Continue reading Butter And White Wine Roasted Turkey With Gravy→

INGREDIENTS 5 pounds bone in, beef short ribs kosher salt and black pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 shallots, thinly sliced 4 carrots, chopped 2 cups dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon 2 cups low sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 bay leaves 2 cups fresh cranberries mashed potatoes, for serving INSTRUCTIONS … Continue reading Red Wine Cranberry Braised Short Ribs→

Serves two. This recipe was developed for Circulon Gourmet Cookware. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Moscato wine 1/4 ounce packet of plain gelatin powder 1 blood orange, peeled and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Instructions In a small 1-quart saucepan, add 1/2 cup of the Moscato. Bring to a brisk simmer, … Continue reading Moscato Gelee with Blood Oranges→